56 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EW is a freehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £51,995 , which equates to approximately £53 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2006 for £42,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,995, representing a 23.8% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £51,995 is:

  • 68.5% lower than the average property price on Bankfield
  • 75.8% lower than the average in the WN8 9EW postcode area
  • and 72.8% lower than the average price for Skelmersdale as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£51,995
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£53
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 9EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Mar 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Oct 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
System built, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN8 9EW

17 th / 19
Price Rank
76% lower than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
61% smaller than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 9EW , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£51,995
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
20 Oct 2006
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £54,995
sale date: 6 Nov 2006
rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2025

Data Sources

The property at 56 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 9EW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2006. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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